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H918 VAU

1990 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,106 mi
Last recorded73,106 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH918 VAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2009 73,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front offside backplate corroded

nearside front brake back plate corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2008 70,534 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

rear brake backing plates in rusty condition

rust forming on fuel filler neck

rust forming on o/s outer sill

rust forming on o/s/f brake backing plate

welding repair to n/s outer sill

Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,129 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 65,129 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

corrosion forming on o/s sill panel

rear washer jet not working and small tear to wiper blade

Pass 10 Feb 2006 63,869 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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H918 VAU is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H918 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H918 VAU registered?

H918 VAU is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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